Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Colombia to Nigeria

+6h

Colombia

COTSOURCE

UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Nigeria

WAT

UTC+01:00

HH06

MM00

18:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Colombia

Nigeria

12:00 AM

6:00 AM

2:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

4:00 PM

10:00 PM

6:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

COT and WAT on the World Map

The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and WAT (West Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.

COT Zone

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WAT Zone

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COT – Colombia Time

UTC-05:00

Colombia Time (COT) is the standard time for Colombia, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in COT

Colombia

Major Cities in COT

BogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaCartagena

Key Facts about COT

•Colombia does not observe daylight saving time.
•COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
•Bogotá sits at 2,640m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round

Learn more about COT on Wikipedia

WAT – West Africa Time

UTC+01:00

West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in WAT

NigeriaCameroonChadCongoAngolaNigerGabonEquatorial Guinea

Major Cities in WAT

LagosAbujaDoualaYaoundéLuandaKinshasaBrazzaville

Key Facts about WAT

•Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
•WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
•Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+01:00 year-round

Learn more about WAT on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About Colombia and Nigeria Time

Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. Nigeria runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts Colombia 6 hours ahead of Nigeria — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Colombia it is 3:00 PM in Nigeria. Midnight in Colombia is 6:00 AM in Nigeria. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Colombia to Nigeria time conversion table

Colombia (COT)	Nigeria (WAT)	Day
12:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Colombia to Nigeria time

Scheduling a call from Colombia to Nigeria: a 10:00 AM start in Colombia lands at 4:00 PM in Nigeria, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Colombia and Nigeria are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM COT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM WAT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Nigeria local time against Colombia keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +6h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Colombia and need Nigeria colleagues present.

About COT (Colombia Time)

Colombia Time (COT) is used throughout Colombia. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Bogotá, the capital, is one of the largest cities in South America.

About WAT (West Africa Time)

West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).

Best time to call between Colombia and Nigeria

Both Colombia and Nigeria sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WAT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Colombia and Nigeria overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Colombia is 6 hours ahead of Nigeria (COT UTC-05:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Colombia and Nigeria?

Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00) is 6 hours ahead of Nigeria (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +6h.

How do I convert Colombia time to Nigeria time?

Add +6h to Colombia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Colombia is 3:00 PM in Nigeria.

What time is it in Nigeria right now?

Nigeria uses WAT at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from Colombia.